Staff Dentist: Full-Spectrum Care & Compliance Leader

Alaska Horizon; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 191,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Horizon seeks a Staff Dentist to join our clinical team in Ketchikan, AK. The role provides a full range of professional dental services, diagnosing, treating, and following up while aligning with AA AH C and federal standards. You may assist with Chief Dental Officer duties as needed and will work M-F from 8am to 5pm.

In this outpatient setting, you will review histories, plan treatments, document care, and coordinate referrals. Excellence in teamwork and patient education is essential.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Recent managerial experience in an outpatient medical facility may be required.
• Approved internship; approved residency in a hospital dental setting.
• Graduate level study or post graduate dental study.
• National Certifying Board recognized by ADA.
• Board Eligibility recognized by ADA.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete examinations and develop treatment plans.
• Record findings in patient dental records.
• Provide comprehensive dental care across specialties (Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontics, etc.).
• Fabricate temporary restorations and maintain esthetics.
• Educate patients on oral health and postoperative care.
• Refer patients to specialty care when needed.
• Ensure HIPAA/privacy compliance and proper documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Education

DDS or DMD

Dental internship/residency

Board eligibility

Graduate study/advanced training

Job description

Alaska Horizon seeks a Staff Dentist to join our clinical team in Ketchikan, AK. The role provides a full range of professional dental services, diagnosing, treating, and following up while aligning with AA AH C and federal standards. You may assist with Chief Dental Officer duties as needed and will work M-F from 8am to 5pm.

In this outpatient setting, you will review histories, plan treatments, document care, and coordinate referrals. Excellence in teamwork and patient education is essential.